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Jerusalem is the center of Judaism. It is important because it was the site of the Akeidah (Binding of Isaac, in Genesis ch.22) and was later the seat of the Davidic Kings, when King David, Israel's greatest king, founded the dynasty that ruled Judah for much of its history, making Jerusalem the capital of the United Kingdom of Israel during his reign and that of his son, King Solomon. Most importantly, it was the location of the Holy Temple, built by King Solomon. This is why when the Temple was to be rebuilt by Ezra, the Temple Mount in Jerusalem was the proper place for it to be rebuilt.
Jerusalem is called the holy city by the prophets (Isaiah 52:1). It was where Jews would go three times a year to celebrate the holiest festivals (Deuteronomy ch.16). Tradition also teaches that Jerusalem is the site where God took the earth from which Adam, the first man, was formed. Jerusalem, because it is the first place on Earth where the spirit of God dwelt, is considered sacred, and a direct link to God.
Jerusalem is also the focal point of prayer of the Jews. When they pray, wherever they are, they face towards Jerusalem (Talmud, Berakhot 30a), with love and longing.
The sentiment is aptly expressed in Psalm 137:
"By the waters of Babylon, there we sat and wept as we remembered Zion....". It continues to say: "If I forget you, Jerusalem, let my right hand forget its wisdom."
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Why was there so much detail about the materials used to build the temple?
why does the text provide so much detail about the materials used to build the temple
How did they build the temple Artemis?
It is not known how, only that they did so, they did not leave such records to how and why.
Why is the temple of karnak so famous?
The temple of Karnak is so famous because it was a temple that was built in an age so important to Egypt's New Kingdom. THIS WAS FOR A HISTORY QUESTION OR REVIEW WASNT IT LOL
Why did the Greeks build the Temple of Artemis?
The temple of Artemis was built so the ancient Greeks had a place to worship the goddess Artemis.
How long did the Maya take to build a temple?
It took about 15 years to build a regular Maya temple.
What did Jesus build?
the temple
Where was queen Cleopatras temple?
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What was the temple of Artemis build of?
The Temple of Artemis was supposedly the first Greek temple built of marble.
Did a mason help Solomon build the temple?
Yes masons were needee by king Solomon to build the magnificent temple in Jerusalem.
Why is a dome important in a temple?
In Judaism, a dome is NOT important to a temple.
Why did the Jews tell Jesus in St. John's gospel it took 46 years to build Solomon's temple?
They told Him this because it was true. It did take 46 years to build Solomon's temple. If you think of how they had to build everything back then, it would take seemingly forever to build anything. They had no electric/battery operated machines. And they also had to do all the heavy lifting without any help...other than more humans. And If you know the story, the temple is rather large. So it is believable that it took that long to build the temple.
How many people did it take to build the temple of Artemis at Ephesus?
The number is uncounted, so no one knows.
